Responsibilities:
- Lead the creation of art for games and experiences by example
- Design appealing characters, props, and environments that are age- and product-appropriate, with an eye toward holistic look/feel
- Create interactive and game assets using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Rive
- Work with game designers and curriculum specialists to develop a visual style and concepts for games, activities, and experiences
- Work with development teams to meet the needs of various teams’ delivery goals
- Develop and deliver best-in-class, implementation-ready game art assets
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years experience as an artist working on interactive products in a games or interactive production environment, either in-house or on a contract basis
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- Expert ability to create game-ready art that falls within technical guidelines
- Advanced knowledge of color theory and visual development, including storyboarding
- Desire to continually sharpen artistic abilities and broaden skillset
- Good communication skills
- Strong traditional drawing and rendering abilities
- Excellent time-management skills and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure
- A passion for education and games
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts in Illustration, Animation, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, or related field
- Ability to optimize art for Unity
- Experience creating 3D art assets and/or animation a huge plus
- Some knowledge of 2D interactive animation tools like Rive, Spine, and/or Lottie
- Understanding of basic animation principles
- Applied understanding of the intersection of art and tech
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What We Do
Age of Learning is a leading education technology innovator based in Glendale, California, with a talented team of 500+ individuals comprised of nationally renowned educators, curriculum experts, designers, animators, engineers, and more. We develop engaging, effective digital learning technology and content to help children build a strong foundation for academic success. Our flagship product, ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy, is a comprehensive curriculum and the #1 brand in kids’ education. To date, more than 30 million children worldwide have completed over 6.8 billion Learning Activities on ABCmouse. In 2019, Age of Learning launched Adventure Academy, the first massively multiplayer online (MMO) game designed specifically to help elementary- and middle-school-aged children learn. It features thousands of engaging Learning Activities—including games, books, original animated and live action series, and more—in a fun and safe virtual world. And in 2021, we launched My Math Academy, a groundbreaking personalized, adaptive digital learning system (available for schools) that individualizes math instruction for every child through AI-driven technology. Other Age of Learning programs include immersive English language learning products for children in China and Japan and ReadingIQ, a digital library and literacy platform. We are committed to helping all children succeed. Through the Age of Learning Foundation, we make our research-proven educational products available at no cost to millions of children in need through schools, libraries, Head Start programs, community centers, and other governmental and non-governmental organizations. Our work has served communities on 5 continents and continues to grow today. As we expand our global reach and increase the educational impact of our programs, we’re looking for passionate, ambitious, and collaborative leaders to become a part of our growing team.
